Monthly Archives: March 2016

Research shows that up to 50% of cancer cases and 50% of cancer deaths are preventable. It is tempting to be disappointed in the advances in cancer treatments and cures (“Watch the Hype: Cancer Treatment Still Has Far to Go,” …Continue reading →

With a sensitivity of 80.6% and a specificity of 82.4%, transient elastography accurately diagnosed stage 2 liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B, according to recent findings published in AP&T Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. “Our study shows that [transient …Continue reading →

The hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is up to 100 times more infectious than HIV, is primarily transmitted through blood or other bodily fluids. HBV infects liver cells and chronic infection can lead to serious health problems such as cirrhosis …Continue reading →